Human communication processes and media, including mass communication, interpersonal communication, digital media, journalism, public relations, and communication technology
4 papersThis paper describes the creation of a Canadian Media Ecosystem Observatory to track online political discourse across multiple platforms like X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. A key limitation is the incomplete Facebook data due to API access changes.
This study examined how the hashtag #HealthLiteracy is used on LinkedIn, finding that discussions are primarily centered around professional aged care and institutional settings. Engagement was predominantly passive, with reactions (likes) far outnumbering comments and reposts, which may reflect the platform's professional culture. The study was limited to a one-week sample and faced data access constraints due to LinkedIn's API limitations.
A survey of 1868 scientists found that 90% of those with more than 10 climate-related publications agree that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are the main driver of recent global warming. The study also suggests the phrasing in previous IPCC reports may have led to underestimations of the warming effect of greenhouse gasses. Scientists who downplayed the human role in climate change reported more media coverage.
This paper reviews Indonesia's responses to COVID-19 between January and March 2020, focusing on government actions and community reactions. The authors highlight limitations in data transparency, coordination, and community preparedness, suggesting a more rapid, comprehensive, and systematic approach is needed.